Lumix S9vs Sony RX100 VII
Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix S9 (2024) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 413g (with battery) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix S9 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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